Tests on prerotation of airplane wheels to lessen shock and wear hazards to tires are described; through use of vanes weighing approximately 5 lb, prerotation of 68% was obtained with little more drag than that of normal tire surface. Photographs not included with mimeographed copies. (abstract) (See also Soc Automotive Engrs -- J v 52 n 10 Oct 1944 (Trans) p 486-91)


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    Title :

    Prerotation of landing gear wheels


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Flight ; 46 , n 1862


    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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